EXPANDS YOUR HORIZON

THE SPORT THAT

The Basic Keelboat graduate will have successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple day sailing keelboat in familiar waters in light

to moderate wind

and sea conditions.

KEELBOAT

CERTIFICATION

This is a U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat class designed for people who just want a refresher or for those who have little to no experience.

Upon passing this course, you will receive your U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat certification.
This internationally recognized certification will allow you to bareboat charter keelboats up to 27' almost anywhere in the world. It will also allow members to use our sonars anytime the Base is open and they are not being used in a program. 

This is a three (3) day class, usually given over a weekend – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The fee is $250 for members or $350 for non-members.

Upcoming classes

DECEMBER 6th, 7th, 8th

9am -5pm

PRACTICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE YOU WILL LEARN

Preparation to Sail
Crew Operations and Skills
Leaving the Dock or Mooring
Boat Control in Confined Waters
Navigation
Navigation Rules, International-Inland
Boat Control in Open Water

Heavy Weather Sailing
Overboard Rescue Methods
Safety and Emergency Procedures
Returning to the Dockor Mooring
Sailing Theory
Anchoring Techniques

WHO TO CONTACT

​SSBG COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER

409-572-2560 Ext. 1008

​Capt. Mike Janota

Director

​Capt. David Gaston

Adaptive Programs Director

Clement Jardin

Youth Coordinator